In December of 1970, the Phoenix Police Department lost two officers in one night, Officer Albert Bluhm was shot and Officer Dale Stone killed in a motorcycle accident while responding to the officer down call of Bluhm. After that night, 6 Pho

Jason + Masen Schechterle and the Jason Schechterle Scholarship

Jun 25th, 2021 33m 13s

Our latest episode of “The Call” podcast featuring Jason Schechterle, and his son Masen Schechterle is out now on Spotify and TheCallPod.com! You don’t want to miss how inspiring their stories are and how they overcame adversity as a family.

Dr. Nameeta Sahni Insights - Police Stories

Jun 18th, 2021 33m 29s

Our latest episode of “The Call” podcast featuring Dr. Nameeta Sahni is out now on Spotify, Apple Music and also TheCallPod.com! With topics ranging from mental health, to the daily stresses of working in law enforcement, and even sharing stori

Random Recreational Violence

May 18th, 2021 31m 49s

Detective Clark Schwartzkopf details one of the most harrowing cases in the valley’s history, and we’re grateful to him and his colleague Andy Hill for sharing their story with us. Check out our exclusive interview for “The Call” podcast o

Putting First Responders First

Dec 3rd, 2020 34m 41s

Northwest Firefighter Gary Watson has spent 20+ years in the fire service, from paramedic to engineer he has experienced a lot. Today, Gary’s mission revolves around putting First Responders First through peer support. Join us on this latest

For a Season pt. 2

Sep 18th, 2020 25m 15s

Tucson police sergeant David Allen has found himself in working in many different areas of law-enforcement in his career, each one for a season. Join us for part one of this two-part series of The Call as Sergeant Allen shares with us stories

For a Season pt. 1

Aug 26th, 2020 36m 24s

No Bad Days

Jun 18th, 2020 26m 26s

As a Tucson Fire Department Public Information Officer, Barrett Baker’s duties included sharing information and details of calls that most could never imagine. In our most recent episode Battalion Chief Baker shares with us how he looks at his

The Ripple Effect pt. 2

Apr 17th, 2020 42m 35s

Join us for Part 2 of The Call Episode 19 where we continue our talk with Tempe Police Officer Lindsay Long. In the fall of 2018 Officer Long and her partner set out on a routine call to serve an order of protection, what they didn’t know is t

The Call (Stories from Behind the Badge)

Apr 17th, 2020 42m 35s

The Ripple Effect pt. 1

Mar 6th, 2020 31m

Join us for The Call Episode 19 Part 1 where we talk with Tempe Police Officer Lindsay Long. In the fall of 2018 Officer Long and her partner set out on a routine call to serve an order of protection, what they didn’t know is the ripple effect

Finding Sheep

Jan 15th, 2020 40m 50s

We are joined by Agent Eliseo Guillen on today’s episode of The Call: Stories from Behind the Badge. From a wild desert chase to a race against time to rescue an abandoned child from the clutches of a sex offender, Eliseo gives us a glimpse int

Family First

Nov 5th, 2019 29m 26s

On the latest episode of The Call: Stories from Behind the Badge, we welcome Pima County Sheriff’s Department Detective Gosta Zetterburg. Detective Zetterburg shares with us his 19 year journey from starting in patrol as a Deputy, transitionin

Three Shots Fired

Sep 17th, 2019 51m 35s

Troy Hayes spent 34 years as a First Responder—17 of those years with the Arizona Department of Public Safety as a trooper/paramedic with the Air Rescue Unit. Join us on the latest episode of The Call: Stories from Behind the Badge as Troy shar

Firefighter Fenton

Jul 30th, 2019 42m 32s

You might know him for his fun firefighter parodies like Turn Out for What, My Knee Hurts Now and Booter, but we know him as Firefighter Brent Fenton of the Daisy Mountain Fire Department. Join us as Firefighter Fenton shares his journey from t

American Sheriff

Jun 22nd, 2019 29m 1s

From a ride along with a neighbor to Pinal County Sheriff. Sheriff Mark Lamb shares his journey in law enforcement from starting with the Salt River PD working with the gang unit and his path to American Sheriff on the hit reality television sh

Alone and Under Fire

Apr 11th, 2019 50m 8s

U.S. Border Patrol Agent Mike has had 17 surgeries, 26 procedures, 18 broken bones, and 19 sets of stitches; he has been stabbed 4 times, in 4 shoot-outs and has lost a pinky. Join us as he tells us the story of the night he ended up alone and

Fragile

Jan 17th, 2019 32m 8s

Leigha Graziano didn’t know she would be called to be in the fire service from a young age, in fact it wasn’t a dream of hers until she grew to admire the first responders who came to her family’s aid on some of their worst days. Now, after

Love, Lost In The Line Of Duty

Oct 12th, 2018 26m 56s

Kaile and Tyler's story began in the United States Navy. The two worked together as welders on a ship that naval folks lovingly refer to as "The Love Boat". Friendship blossomed into romance, and after completing their service, Kaile and Tyler

Misfire

Sep 6th, 2018 23m 23s

Each day, our first responders are faced with the harsh realities of our world: darkness, death, danger, and pain. Some calls leave an indelible mark. Join us as Arizona Department of Public Safety's Director, Colonel Frank Milstead, gives us

You Have the Right to Remain Silent - Part 3

Aug 31st, 2018 34m 10s

Our third installment of “You Have the Right to Remain Silent”- Join us as Carroll Cooley wraps up our segment on the Miranda case. "It's March of 1963. The time is approximately 11:30PM. Patricia Weir boards the bus following her shift at the

You Have The Right To Remain Silent - Part 2

Jun 11th, 2018 25m 12s

Our second installment of “You Have the Right to Remain Silent”- Join us as Carroll Cooley dives deeper into the Miranda case. It's March of 1963. The time is approximately 11:30PM. Patricia Weir boards the bus following her shift at the Paramo

You Have The Right To Remain Silent - Part 1

May 18th, 2018 10m 46s

It's March of 1963. The time is approximately 11:30PM. Patricia Weir boards the bus following her shift at the Paramount Theater in Phoenix. She exits the bus at her stop at 7th Street and Marlette Avenue. As Patricia makes her way home, a man

Collapse

Mar 27th, 2018 8m 27s

Steve, a retired Phoenix Firefighter, shares the story of a call that will stay with him forever. It’s circa 1990. 2AM. A three-story nightclub on Mill Avenue in Tempe catches fire. The building is old and has been renovated time and time again

Officer Down - Phoenix

Mar 1st, 2018 23m 26s

Many first responders face the harsh realities of traumatic emotional and physical experiences throughout their career. In May of 2016, Officer Mark Valenzuela responded to a call that would forever change his life. Join us as we dive into Mark